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was a high-ranking Nazi.

I didn't know he was a Nazi.

I found out during the interrogations.

You always have a ready answer, eh?

I'm used to these questions.

And what if I don't believe you?

We never discussed politics.

We talked about art... or he did.

He was much older than me.

He knew much more...

- Yes,

I met Demandowsky as a young man.

He began his career

as a mediocre actor...

A handsome, likeable fellow.

But he was a Nazi disciple...

right from the start.

He joined the Nazi Party in 1930.

Did you know he is in Berlin?

I heard he's currently

in the American military hospital.

Do you still love him?

You're a good interrogator, Mr Pommer.

I can't answer that question.

I'm not really being fair.

Please forgive me.

You should know that I like you.

You've done some very stupid things.

But you are without question

the best budding actress in Germany.

I want to advise you.

Until I can produce films again.

Excuse me...

I'm so nervous...

I just want to make it.

I don't know why,

but I just have to make it.

You will.

- Yes.

You'll make it.

OCTOBER, 1946

Hey, Kurt! - Mr Schulze,

the gentlemen of the DEFA.

... Hilde!

Boleslav!

Hilde, my little wild one!

Just look at you!

Letting you go off to make a film

was a big mistake!

Your mistake, our good fortune!

Ah, Mr Pommer.

Good luck.

- Miss Knef.

What could l do, Mr Pommer?

How can l run a theatre

when my best people go into film?

You're the best you have!

- Ah, Hilde.

Good luck, okay?

Do I have to stay in the auditorium?

I mean,

if they don't like the film

there's nothing l can do.

Of course you have to stay.

It's the premiere!

You might become a star tonight.

Do you want to disappoint your fans?

Of course not.

Selznick is interested in you.

Dieterle saw "Murderers Among Us"

and told Selznick.

The article in "Life" did the rest.

Who are Selznick and Dieterle?

Selznick brought Ingrid Bergman

to America.

He produced 'Gone with the Wind'.

Is he nice?

Hollywood can wait. lt's too soon.

How old was Dietrich when she went?

You can't compare yourself to her.

She left Germany in 1930.

She was always on the other side.

You weren't. You have something to hide.

And don't let Kurt Hirsch

talk you into anything.

Concentrate on your career here

and forget Hollywood.

And drop the make up,

it doesn't suit you.

What's Hollywood like?

- Oh, you'd love it.

Sunshine, palm trees, the ocean,

interesting people...

with an international career.

And later, I said, I want to understand

see and experience things, cherish them,

and later, I said, I don't want

to be alone, but yet be free.

Here they come!

No, no, l didn't get married, you did.

California, 1948

Hello.

Hi, we have an appointment

with Mr. Selznick.

Ms. Knef has an appointment,

she can enter.

You have to wait for her here, Sir.

I'm sorry, l'm her husband,

I really need to come with her.

Sir, there is no exception...

I know you're doing your job,

but I really...

Sir, you have to wait here.

Off you go.

- I don't want to go alone.

You'll be fine.

My English isn't good enough.

Good luck.

I hear you are a great actress. Du -

Thank you.

Whoever told you that,

tell them I'm flattered.

Ja, ja Sure thing. Selznick wants you.

Sign up with me, and you are on payroll.

What do you mean, "pay roll"?

Selznick will make minimum 3 films with you.

Sign it.

Down here.

You start getting the paychecks tomorrow.

When will l start?

Is there a script?

Slow down, girl. Selznick will think of

a good name for you

We need a new name.

What's wrong with my name?

Keneff? Forget it.

Roll camera - screen test - Keneff

take one

SLATE! - ACTlON!

You still love me, Harry, don't you?

Say you still love me.

I gotta go.

Harry, l love you.

Sorry. Irene, but Mary is waiting for me.

Mary..?!

Sorry, Irene. Mary needs me.

But, Harry - why Mary?

Why me?

That's what l'd like to know.

It's more idiotic than the Russian films

I dubbed

to pay my rent in Berlin!

If you want to see,

whether i?m a good actress,

give me a proper part.

You're an actress, girl -

if we wanted a critic,

we would have hired one.

That's it, I'm outta here. It's a wrap!

SlX MONTHS LATER

Connect me with Mexico-City, Donna.

RESHOOT. I don't care!

Clark! We are all set on the details.

You start next week.

It's going to be brilliant.

You call me, if there is anything.

'- Hildeee, Hildeee, Hildeee

what are we gonna do with you,

Should we call ya Gilda Christian?

You like that.

You got your teeth done yet?

Re-cast and re-shoot.

I don't care what the consequences

for Howard are.

I am the one with the consequences.

We say you are from Austria.

You can't be German.

Everyone hates the Germans.

Am I getting through here?

AM I GETTING THROUGH?

Hitler was Austrian.

I believe you, sweetheart,

but no one knows that around here.

Selznick. Frankie.

Yeah, can you hold on, Frankie.

Do you like me? Just a little bit?

I don't know you.

Well, we can change that, honey.

Don't worry sweetheart.

Everythings gonna be great.

I'm gonna make you the new Garbo.

What happened to Mexico-City?

I need MEXICO ClTY NOW!

I don't care! Frankie?

Mr. Selznick. Do you have a part for me?

A part?

I did not come here

to pick up a paycheck every week.

I came here to be an actress.

As long as she does not leave us

hanging on.

We need to wrap this one up on time.

Selznick.

Honey, how are you?

Aha, it's...no l was...to slow...I...

Aha...

It's not that l...aha...

no, I'm listening to you

...aha

ONE YEAR LATER:

I've had enough of this sun!

I want some rain!

Rain? We're almost in the desert.

That's why Hollywood's here.

They need light for the films.

But they don't need me.

Selznick's divorce

might have cost him his studio,

but he still has you under contract.

I'll try to get him

to loan you to Paramount.

Oh, Kurt!

Stop pretending

you have things under control.

You never did.

Hollywood is just...

out of your league.

Selznick won't let you go.

He needs to earn money.

Why do you stay with me, Kurt?

Because I love you.

You're the exception.

Every producer

has to ask himself one question:

What will the audience accept?

That's what you tried to tell me.

That the public here

won't accept a German star.

You should've stayed at home.

You don't know it's good till it's over.

But if it's bad,

you know straight away.

Mr. Selznick?

Who is it?

Pommer. Erich Pommer.

Mr. Pommer!

You are one of the few men on this earth

whom I truly admire.

Excuse the mess, I am closing down.

Sorry to hear that.

You have made a series of...

excellent pictures. Gone With The Wind,

maybe the greatest american film ever made.

Aha... my problem ain't the films.

It's the ladies.

Are you married, Mr. Pommer?

Oh yes. I am. Since 1913.

Mr. Selznick.

Hildee? Come in, sit down.

I have come here to get out of my contract.

Are you here together?

Yes, I have brought Mr. Pommer along,

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